Finance Officer

Position: Finance Officer

Contract Period: 1 year with the possibility of renewal based on performance.

Location: Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

Workplace: Home based with frequent travel across India

Salary: INR 40,000 and travel on actuals

Reporting to: Directorate India

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Plan Documents and Reports:

• Collaborate with the Director of Finance to review and verify plan documents and reports, with a particular focus on attachments.
• Communicate any discrepancies or issues found during the verification process to the Director of Finance/ Directorate India

2. Bookkeeping at Community-Based Organizations:

• Develop standardized bookkeeping practices to be implemented consistently across all partner NGOs.
• Conduct training sessions for partner organizations' staff members to ensure accurate and uniform bookkeeping practices at Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).

3. Digitalization of Bookkeeping:

• Work in close coordination with our technical partner to facilitate the digitalization of accounting records for Village Development Committees (VDCs) and other CBOs.
• Ensure that the digitalization process is carried out efficiently and accurately.

4. Submission of Finance Documents:

• Assist the Director of Finance in the preparation of financial documents required for submission to the Linsi Foundation, including but not limited to factsheets.
• Ensure that all finance-related documents are accurate, complete, and submitted in a timely manner.

5. Monitoring Visits:

• Participate in monitoring visits, accompanying the Director of Finance and other members of the DI team, adhering to the "four eyes’ principles" for accountability.
• Conduct autonomous financial evaluations of the FFVDP partners' accounts, with oversight from one of the directors whenever it is deemed necessary.
• Assist in the verification of partner organizations' accounts during monitoring visits, ensuring compliance with established financial guidelines and standards.

The Finance Officer should possess strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to train and support partner organizations in financial matters. Effective communication and teamwork are critical for successful collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

The Finance Officer working on a family-focused village development program should possess a combination of financial expertise and an understanding of the program's development goals. This role requires effective financial management, communication, and collaboration skills to drive the program's success while ensuring financial sustainability and accountability.

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or relevant field.
• Good knowledge of Tally and MS Office tools.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Finance Officer or in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.
• Outstanding analytical and time management skills.
• Must be reliable, ethical and possess a high level of integrity.
• Able to converse fluently in English and local language

The last date for receiving the application would be on 15^th April 2024.  

If you are qualified and interested to apply for this position, please send your CV and a covering letter to Sangeetha.g@ffvdp.org 

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be intimated for further process. Kindly refrain from contacting us regarding the application.  

Please note: If you have applied in the past six months, applicants do not need to re-apply.

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